Thread: Walnut and blued steel,

Originally Posted by Frodo

To the untrained eye, that may seem like yet another innocent photo of some 'toys'...

But I can see right through your UN globalist propaganda.

A knife from South America, a rifle from Britain, a scope from the USA, binoculars from Europe...all of which are strategically placed on top of a Tahr skin from NZ.

And underneath them all, providing support, is a carpet (from China).

Its a chamois skin...

Hey Ryan - congratulations on your first real rifle (well the first I've seen you post), don't keep it too long or you'll get addicted to blued steel, walnut, possibly stutzen stocks, and the like. BSA's etc possibly a little less likely to become an addiction, but very nice all the same.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

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Will be selling thisnif anyone wants to put a cheeky offer in on it. I took it hunting the other day and spent half the day babying it to prevent any damage. Should probably go to someone that will appreciate it more than I

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Will be selling thisnif anyone wants to put a cheeky offer in on it. I took it hunting the other day and spent half the day babying it to prevent any damage. Should probably go to someone that will appreciate it more than I

$500.00?

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Will be selling thisnif anyone wants to put a cheeky offer in on it. I took it hunting the other day and spent half the day babying it to prevent any damage. Should probably go to someone that will appreciate it more than I

@Ryan_Songhurst
I disagree. You do appreciate it and don't want to bugger it up. The new Zealand bush is a very unforgiving place compared to a Bavarian tree stand where you've carried your rifle in a cover.
Nice rifle btw

Originally Posted by csmiffy

@Ryan_Songhurst
I disagree. You do appreciate it and don't want to bugger it up. The new Zealand bush is a very unforgiving place compared to a Bavarian tree stand where you've carried your rifle in a cover.
Nice rifle btw

Pfffffffffffffffftt!

Rifles are made to be used!

And unlike a poxy plastic stock, wood can be restored to its original state.

As for the NZ bush being unforgiving on rifles - yeah, but only if you stumble around like you're King Kong on acid - tripping up all the time and being incognizant of what your hands are doing. An unwillingness to marr the finish on your rifle can teach you a thing or two about moving silently and efficiently through the bush. The same goes for rougher alpine terrain - especially if you're hunting solo - if you take care with the manner in which you travel, you may just spare yourself an accident.

Sometimes it pays to be gentle v.s fighting the environment around you - frantically bashing through scrub; smashing your plastic rifle into tree trunks/rocks; falling over on scree slopes...it won't do your gear any favours, nor you.

The bush is only as unforgiving as we make it. And if a piece of gear can remind us to pull the reigns in from time to time, then all the better.

Just another perspective.

Safequeens and treestands be damned!

This isn't my rifle - but look how classy it looks even with the worn finish. That's what honest wear looks like.

Enjoyed your post. So true and a good reminder of loving use v’s abuse.

Originally Posted by Frodo

Pfffffffffffffffftt!

Rifles are made to be used!

And unlike a poxy plastic stock, wood can be restored to its original state.

As for the NZ bush being unforgiving on rifles - yeah, but only if you stumble around like you're King Kong on acid - tripping up all the time and being incognizant of what your hands are doing. An unwillingness to marr the finish on your rifle can teach you a thing or two about moving silently and efficiently through the bush. The same goes for rougher alpine terrain - especially if you're hunting solo - if you take care with the manner in which you travel, you may just spare yourself an accident.

Sometimes it pays to be gentle v.s fighting the environment around you - frantically bashing through scrub; smashing your plastic rifle into tree trunks/rocks; falling over on scree slopes...it won't do your gear any favours, nor you.

The bush is only as unforgiving as we make it. And if a piece of gear can remind us to pull the reigns in from time to time, then all the better.

Just another perspective.

Safequeens and treestands be damned!

This isn't my rifle - but look how classy it looks even with the worn finish. That's what honest wear looks like.

Yes but what you have stated isn't actually true. If you take a big gark out of a wooden stock you aren't going to be 'restoring it' back to it's original state - it doesn't quite work like that. Yes you can steam out smaller dents and to some degree scratches but if you have taken a chunk out it's gone ...

And yes that is a lovely rifle but that hasn't been carried around on the South Island tops

Originally Posted by Frodo

Pfffffffffffffffftt!

Rifles are made to be used!

And unlike a poxy plastic stock, wood can be restored to its original state.

As for the NZ bush being unforgiving on rifles - yeah, but only if you stumble around like you're King Kong on acid - tripping up all the time and being incognizant of what your hands are doing. An unwillingness to marr the finish on your rifle can teach you a thing or two about moving silently and efficiently through the bush. The same goes for rougher alpine terrain - especially if you're hunting solo - if you take care with the manner in which you travel, you may just spare yourself an accident.

Sometimes it pays to be gentle v.s fighting the environment around you - frantically bashing through scrub; smashing your plastic rifle into tree trunks/rocks; falling over on scree slopes...it won't do your gear any favours, nor you.

The bush is only as unforgiving as we make it. And if a piece of gear can remind us to pull the reigns in from time to time, then all the better.

Just another perspective.

Safequeens and treestands be damned!

This isn't my rifle - but look how classy it looks even with the worn finish. That's what honest wear looks like.

To a point I agree with you and I think you may have misread a single line about someone's else's rifle against what I do to my own.
yes they are meant to be used. yes they do get marked up and while you shouldn't be too worried about damaging them there should also be a hint of not trying too much like you commented on.
I have a friend who is like that, and I'd hate to see an expensive and or rare firearm in his possession. It would just get wrecked.
And yes that rifle is a classic, nothing wrong with a bit of patina-its lived @Shamus is closer to what I mean.
BUT if you have a classic rifle that's a minter and worth a bit I'd be like Ryan. If I knew it was going to a normal rifle, not so much. BTW I don't have expensive or rare rifles and the only reason mine are still in good nick is they haven't been out enough.
My old A5 shotty used to get a terrible beating carried through the gorse and blackberries in the old days. That's the main reason I got a set of synthetics for it.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Will be selling thisnif anyone wants to put a cheeky offer in on it. I took it hunting the other day and spent half the day babying it to prevent any damage. Should probably go to someone that will appreciate it more than I

Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
So I went looking for a rifle "to bash around".. I came home with this... Rare in NZ, BSA Stutzen full wood stock, and rare fullstop in 308. I doubt its ever been hunting, its immaculate. Will take it down farm now and see how she shoots
Attachment 105401 @Ryan_Songhurst
If you ever think about moving it on, I might/will be in the market!

PM Sent @Ryan_Songhurst

Some more of my blued steel and walnut. Well not all walnut! Shultz and Larsen Victory with 22.250 barrel and March scope, and my three brno's, (Top mint 1949 465 Hornet, middle model 5 and bottom model 1)

Is that a Bahco knife @Ryan_Songhurst

Originally Posted by dannyb

Is that a Bahco knife @Ryan_Songhurst

Pretty sure I saw the same knife at Briscoes the other day. Didn't realize they sold Bahcos.

Are the black ones the limited edition, collectable Bachos?

Thanks buddy and congratulations to you also on your first witty post (well the first I have seen) its gonna be a hard act to follow but keep it up, go you!

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Thanks buddy and congratulations to you also on your first witty post (well the first I have seen) its gonna be a hard act to follow but keep it up, go you!

That is some funny shit there.